Her Majesty signs a commemorative plaque to mark the official opening of the new centre. BT/Zaim Kasmat

Her Majesty touring the facilities available at the new centre. Infofoto

Her Majesty (2nd L) visiting one of the patients accompanied by Her Royal Highness Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah (3rd L), Her Royal Highness Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Zariah (2nd R) and Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Bini Hajah Faizah (3rd R) during the official opening of the new Women and Children’s Centre at RIPAS Hospital in the Capital. Infofoto

Her Majesty Duli Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha (R) is shown a scale model of the new Women and Children’s Centre by the Health Minister during the official opening of the new facility at RIPAS Hospital in Bandar Seri Begawan. Infofoto

Her Majesty Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha (R), accompanied by Her Royal Highness Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah (2nd R), having a light moment with hospital staff members during their visit to one of the consultation rooms in conjunction with the official launching ceremony of the new Women and Children's Centre of Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha (RIPAS) Hospital yesterday. BT/Zaim Kasmat

Her Majesty was welcomed by the Minister of Health Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Johan Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Hj Adanan Begawan Pehin Siraja Khatib Dato Seri Setia Hj Md Yusof upon arrival, before proceeding to the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Clinic where she listened to a brief introduction of the recently completed centre by the Minister of Health.

She then officiated the centre and watched a video showcasing the extensive facilities, before proceeding to the Paediatric clinic to sign a commemorative plaque.

Her Majesty then toured several floors, interacting with patients, doctors and other health professionals.

She also visited a special exhibition on the fourth floor, charting the construction and development of the Woman and Children’s Centre as well as the history of RIPAS.

The Minister of Health, in his introductory remarks, said the centre was a landmark and a “significant achievement” for health services in the Sultanate, reflecting His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mui’zzaddin Waddaulah, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam’s leadership and deep concern for the health and well-being of his subjects.

“The centre, with its 11 floors and 382 beds offers paediatric services, midwifery and obstetrics and gynaecology which are equipped with the latest facilities, infrastructure and quality medical equipment which meet international standards,” said the minister.

The centre also includes a neonatal intensive care unit, a fertility unit, first-class rooms and an operation theatre.

He added that the majority of the skilled health professionals operating at the centre comprised of locals.

DESPITE first making its appearance in the Sultanate during the 1940s, Kuih Mor continues to be a household favourite today as a tea time snack or festive treat particularly during Hari Raya Aidil Fitri.

Siti Norhafizah Hj Bagol, a final year student at Universiti Brunei Darussalam who researched on Kuih Mor as part of her Brunei Traditional Industry module, said the three-ingredient sweet treat may have existed in Brunei as early as the 1940s when padi was known to have been grown to make different food items.

Over time, the cookie has also become a popular door-gift choice often handed out at Malay weddings or gatherings, said Siti Norhafizah.

Made with flour, oil and granulated sugar which have been ground into a powder, the bite-sized biscuits have a crumbly texture and are coated with powdered sugar.

The age-old technique of making Kuih Mor by hand has however changed over the course of time, with many now opt…

BY COMMAND of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, the Prime Minister’s Office hereby announces that His Majesty has consented to the transfer and appointment of the following senior officers – Dato Paduka Haji Mohd Juanda bin Haji Abdul Rashid, Permanent Secretary (Law and Welfare) at the Prime Minister’s Office as well as the Director of Anti-Corruption Bureau and Solicitor General has been transferred to the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports as the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports; and Datin Elinda binti Haji CA Mohamed, Special Senior Duties Officer, Ministry of Home Affairs has been appointed as Permanent Secretary at the Prime Minister’s Office and Director of Anti-Corruption Bureau.